Today is #ReligiousFreedomDay! ✨ “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion…” (Article 18, UDHR). Religious freedom empowers us to live in alignment with our beliefs. Let’s champion a world where this right is protected for all. 🌍 How will you

🚨CASE UPDATE: On Sept. 25th, the Supreme Court of Nigeria will hold a hearing in the appeal of Yahaya-Sharif Aminu, a young musician previously sentenced to death by hanging for alleged blasphemy. 👇Read more:

Tomorrow’s verdict in the #KızÇocuklarıDavası is a test of justice. 41 individuals—incl. minors—face terror charges in #Turkey for praying, fasting & living in student housing. One int’l observer noted: “In a so-called terrorism case, the judge asked nothing about

.@RepGusBilirakis raised Turkey’s human rights and religious freedom violations on the House floor—targeting minority faith groups and members of the Hizmet Movement. He especially highlighted the unjust trial of young girls, which will have its final sentencing on Sept. 18-19,

📢 On the latest episode of USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner @melsanousi1 spoke with Massimo @Introvigne, Editor-In-Chief of @BitterWinterMag, to discuss Article 300 and its impacts on religious freedom in China.

🗓 Sept. 18–19: The world must not look away. #GirlsTrial #Turkey #KızÇocuklarıDavası #Türkiye #FoRB #FaithUnchained #ReligiousFreedom #HumanRights @washingtonpost @nytimes @LantosFndn @silencedturkey @OthersInfo @rumiforum

A total of 400 signatories (79 orgs + 321 individuals) have endorsed a multi-faith appeal urging @StateDept @SecRubio @StateIRF @USCIRF to: ✅ Demand full acquittal ✅ Condemn misuse of anti-terror laws ✅ Ensure international monitoring

41 women & girls—students, teachers, even teens—face 6–15 yrs in prison for peaceful acts of faith: 📖 Qur’an study 🕌 Group prayer 🤝 Faith-based gatherings Trial has been marred by irregularities: ⚖ Sudden judge changes ⚖ Prosecutor walking in & out ⚖ Defense rights ignored

🚨 Tomorrow in Istanbul: 41 women & girls—some just teens—face 6–15 yrs in prison for peaceful acts of faith. 400 signatories call for immediate acquittal & international monitoring. The world must not look away. #GirlsTrial #FaithUnchained #Turkey 📄

In revisiting communications, in May I joined @UN_SPExperts in condemning the conviction of 5 Jehovah’s Witnesses in #Algeria. Their arrests and convictions raised #ICCPR Arts. 18 & 19 - freedoms of religion/belief #FoRB and expression, & other concerns.

5 years ago, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu was sentenced to death by hanging in Nigeria for a private WhatsApp message expressing his religious views. He had no legal representation. @FelaLives stepped in to challenge this grave injustice. Now, the case heads to Nigeria’s Supreme Court

This morning, CFU attended the @IrfSecretariat Roundtable to hear updates from faith leaders around the world on their efforts to confront persecution and defend freedom of religion.

@IrfSecretariat Thank you, @IrfSecretariat for your steadfast support in monitoring the “Girls’ Trial” in Turkey. Special thanks to @rebecca_cataldi and @AndreaJilBarron for your presence and advocacy for these 41 women facing unjust charges. Your supports are truly invaluable. #ReligiousFreedom

🚨 A new resolution from @RepRileyMoore and @HawleyMO has condemned the widespread persecution of Christians in countries around the world. We proudly endorse this resolution and its call to strengthen protections for religious freedom internationally. Read more here 👇

Full Update on the “Girls’ Trial” in Turkey – July 18, 2025: Today’s hearing was expected to conclude with a final verdict, but was derailed when the presiding judge abruptly withdrew. A substitute and external judge were hastily appointed, prompting strong objections from

🚨 UPDATE: Today’s “Girls’ Trial” hearing in Turkey took a shocking turn. Final verdict delayed. Judges swapped. Procedural chaos. Details in the thread ⬇️

Around the world, our brothers and sisters in Christ face rampant persecution for simply acknowledging the name of Jesus. I just introduced a resolution with Senator @HawleyMO condemning this violence. Read all about it in the @realDailyWire ⬇️ https://t.co/YgcTH0AMUW

🚨 This is a grave human rights violation. 41 women and girls in Turkey are facing up to 15 years in prison for peaceful acts of faith — studying the Qur’an, praying, and hosting spiritual gatherings. As documented by the U.S. State Department, USCIRF, and rulings by the

41 students—some of them minors—are facing terror charges in #Turkey simply for praying, fasting, and living in student housing. In the words of one international observer: “It was very apparent that the trial was entirely political. In a so-called terrorism case, the judge

🚨 To the attention of the international community:   TOMORROW, 41 women & girls in Turkey—students, teachers, mothers—face sentencing of up to 15 years for peaceful religious activity. Their “crimes”? 📖 Qur’an study 🕌 Group prayer 🤝 Hosting faith-based gatherings This

Trump and Rubio should immediately place Nigeria back on the Country of Particular Concern list. Speaking the truth about the atrocities facing Nigerian Christians will reverberate throughout the world. @ADFIntl @ADFLegal @DailySignal 🔗 below 👇